WHAT:
To commemorate France’s National Holiday, PAUL invites the public to come have some fun and participate in our 5th Annual “Baguette Relay Race” which will take place in front of PAUL Penn Quarter.
Gather Your Friends to create relay teams! Cheering Spectators are welcome!
WHERE:
PAUL Bakery and Café in Penn Qtr. (at the US Navy Memorial)
801 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Tel: 202-524-4500/01
WHEN: Tuesday, July 14, 2014 at 11am (Kids Race), and 11:30am (Adult Race)
HOW:
We’ll divide up racers into four teams of five people. Each team will be led by a PAUL employee. Each racer will “quick-walk” one lap around the circle of the US Navy Memorial, and then hand off his/her baguette (baton) to the next teammate. All members of the winning team will get a FREE LUNCH (sandwich + viennoiserie pastry) at PAUL!
Additional Info:
About Bastille Day
Bastille Day, the French national holiday, commemorates the storming of the Bastille, which took place on 14 July 1789 and marked the beginning of the French Revolution. The Bastille was a prison and a symbol of the absolute and arbitrary power of Louis the 16th’s Ancient Regime. By capturing this symbol, the people signaled that the king’s power was no longer absolute: power should be based on the Nation and be limited by a separation of powers.
Union Market, the vibrant district in Northeast DC, will host its fifth annual DC Scoop event on Saturday, July 18 from 1pm-4pm. The highly-anticipated, free event, which drew over 3,000 Washingtonians last year, will take place at Dock 5, the indoor space above the market. Ice cream vendors from over 15 different creameries will put their best foot forward to win the crown title of “Best Ice Cream,” offering guests a wide array of free samples and servings for purchase, from gelato to ice cream sandwiches, popsicles to soda shoppe-style scoops.
Sweet tooths at the family-friendly event can participate in ice cream-eating contests, raffles, and giveaways. Timber Pizza Co. will provide savory complements to patrons’ favorite desserts, and Union Market vendors Buffalo & Bergen and Trickling Springs will join the fun to serve Root Beer Floats to kids.
Last year’s DC Scoop winner, Nicecream Factory, pairs liquid nitrogen with fresh local ingredients to create flavors for customers on the spot—a business model developed by owners Gilbert Welsford and Sandra Tran. “We were so excited to be recognized,” Welsford exclaimed. “There were so many incredible competitors participating in last year’s DC Scoop event. We’re passionate about what we do and we were glad to provide the DC and Northern Virginia areas with what we think is the best ice cream out there,” he said.
Participants for this year’s DC Scoop include:
• Milk Cult
• Little Baby’s Ice Cream
• Gifford’s
• King of Pop’s
• Carmens
• NiceCream
• Ice Cream Jubilee
• DC Puddin’
• Faithfully Sweet
• Dangerously Delicious Pies
• Suga Mama Sweets
EVENT DETAILS:
Saturday, July 18, 2015
1 – 4 p.m.
Dock 5 @ Union Market
1309 5th Street NE
Washington, DC 20002
Some of Washington’s powerhouse politicians, newsmen and other notables will vie for the Kastles Cup while raising money for a great cause during the fourth annual Washington Kastles Charity Classic this Wednesday, July 22 at the Smith Center, located on the George Washington University campus.
Members of Congress and the national media will join the five-time Mylan World TeamTennis champion Washington Kastles for this one-of-a-kind tennis event.
Democrats, Republicans and even the Kastles will be separated into Team Stars and Team Stripes for a series of fast-paced tiebreakers. The team with the most cumulative points at the end of the final tiebreaker will capture the Charity Classic championship.
The 2014 Charity Classic ended dramatically when Representative Charlie Dent (R-PA) rallied Team Stripes to a 47-46 comeback victory, earning MVP honors along the way. Representative Dent returns this year, joining his 2014 teammates Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL), ABC News’ Jonathan Karl, and former Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling.
Founded in 2008, the Kastles have made more than $1 million in charitable donations. The Charity Classic is an extension of those efforts with 100% of ticket proceeds benefiting Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS), DC Public Education Fund, and Food & Friends. Fans can choose which organization to support when they make their ticket purchase.
“Our franchise’s founding mission has been to give back to the D.C. community, which makes the Charity Classic such a meaningful night,” said Kastles owner Mark Ein. “People who don’t agree on much can agree that tennis is the sport of a lifetime and a wonderful way to come together. Kastles players and fans are very much looking forward to this year’s event.”
Representing the Kastles at the Charity Classic are reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open mixed doubles champion Leander Paes, Top 25 doubles player Anastasia Rodionova, big-serving American star Sam Querrey, and head coach Murphy Jensen. They will be joined on the court by:
- Representative Joyce Beatty, D-OH
- Representative Cheri Bustos, D-IL
- Representative Charlie Dent, R-PA
- Representative Bob Dold, R-IL
- Representative Jared Huffman, D-CA
- Representative Bobby Scott, D-VA
- Representative Kevin Yoder, R-KS
- Senator Jeff Flake, R-AZ
- Senator Jeff Merkley, D-OR
- Senator Shelley Moore Capito, R-WV
- Bret Baier, Fox News
- Mark Ein, Washington Kastles Owner
- John-Paul Flaim, The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan
- Ed Henry, Fox News
- Jonathan Karl, ABC News
- Ben Olsen, DC United Head Coach
- Gene Sperling, Former Director of the National Economic Council
More Charity Classic players will be announced on WashingtonKastles.com as the match approaches.
All ticket proceeds go to charity and general admission tickets cost $10 through Ticketmaster (Ticketmaster.com, 202-397-7328). VIP dinner tables, boxes and seats start at $50 and can be purchased by calling 202-4-TENNIS (483-6647).
Kastles Stadium at the Smith Center is located at 600 22nd Street NW, three blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU stop on Metrorail’s blue, orange and silver lines. Parking is available for $10 at four George Washington University parking garages located within three blocks of the Smith Center.
The Georgetown Safeway is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day with its first annual Chicken Wing Eating Contest. Ten contestants from around the country and the area will square off to see who can stomach the most chicken wings in the allotted five minute time period to win the grand prize of $250 cash and a $250 Safeway Card. This year, #7 ranked Gentleman Joe Menchetti of Connecticut will be going up against hometown favorite and #8 ranked Mike “Muchin” Longo of Dumfries, Virginia.
Featured Contestants:
“Gentlemen” Joe Menchetti, Hartford, CT, Featured on America’s Got Talent eating 5 pizzas in 90 seconds
Mike “munchin” Longo, Dumfries, VA, holds the National Record for Italian Ice with 4 pounds 1.25 ounces
Ian “the Invader” Hickman, Rosslyn, VA, 9 pound burger in 9 minutes
Prizes: First place- $250 cash and $250 Safeway Gift Card, second place- $100 cash and $100 Safeway Gift Card, third place- $50 cash and $50 Safeway Gift Card, fourth place- $50 Safeway Gift Card, fifth place – $25 Safeway Gift Card.
Free Food for Spectators: Following the contest, all spectators will be treated to free Safeway chicken wings.
Date/Time: Wednesday, July 29th, 2015
Pre-event media interviews begin at 12pm
Contest begins at 12:30PM
Location: Georgetown Safeway, 1855 Wisconsin Ave. NW, Washington, DC
RSVP: Kenny Fried of Brotman•Winter•Fried at kfried@aboutbwf.com or 202.468.8200
Information: www.safewaychickenwingcontest.com
American Express is partnering with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to mobilize thousands of volunteers to conserve and preserve parks across the United States. Through a $550,000 grant from American Express, SCA will conduct a series of Find Your Park volunteer events, scheduled to occur over the next year, on national days of service such as September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance (September 11) and Veterans Day (November 11).
To kick off the partnership and commemorate the National Park Service’s 99th birthday, American Express and SCA will host a hands-on ‘servabration’, which is free and open to the general public.
The event will feature birthday cupcakes by Sprinkles Cupcakes, hands-on volunteer projects, a park-themed photo booth, and other interactive experiences, which offer the public the opportunity to learn more about the history of volunteering in national parks. More information about the event is available at https://www.thesca.org/find-your-park-servabration.
American Express is one of the National Park Foundation’s premier partners for the Find Your Park/Encuentra Tu Parque movement, inspiring people of all backgrounds to discover all that a park can be, share their experiences with each other, and support these treasured places and their programs.
WHO: Jonathan B. Jarvis, director, National Park Service, Jaime Berman Matyas, CEO and president, SCA, and Ayomide Sekiteri, Centennial Volunteer Ambassador, SCA will discuss the legacy of America’s national parks and the importance of service and volunteerism in parks.
WHEN AND WHERE: Tuesday, August 25
Speeches and birthday celebration: 10 – 10:30 a.m.
Volunteer activities: 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
National Mall, Washington Monument Grounds
Corner of 15th Street NW & Constitution Ave NW
Washington, D.C.
Patriot Harley-Davidson®, 9739 Fairfax Boulevard, will host a pre-ride Rattle the Runway party on Saturday, September 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a bike show, live music and food trucks. The event is FREE and open to the public.
Rattle the Runway will take place on Sunday, September 6 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and is an annual commemorative motorcycle ride from Dulles Airport to the Pentagon. Motorcycle staging and Opening Ceremonies will take place in the rear of the National Air and Space Museum – Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. The event is open to all motorcyclists, any make or model, and is free to participate. No registration is required.
For more information visit www.patriothd.com or call 703-352-5400.
The Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID) will screen Burn After Reading, starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, and Tilda Swinton on Tuesday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. in scenic Georgetown Waterfront Park. The movie is part of the lineup in Georgetown Sunset Cinema, Georgetown’s first-ever free outdoor movie experience. This summer’s inaugural lineup features movies filmed in or inspired by Georgetown, Washington’s oldest and most iconic neighborhood. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy the panoramic backdrop of the sunset, Potomac River and Key Bridge. For more information, visit www.georgetowndc.com/sunsetcinema.
Burn After Reading–set in Georgetown, but filmed in Brooklyn—was originally slated to screen July 28 but was rescheduled due to poor weather. The series officially closed on August 4 with iconic horror film The Exorcist. The Exorcist (R).Other films in the series included St. Elmo’s Fire (Rated R), State of Play (Rated PG-13), and No Way Out (Rated R).
No time to assemble a picnic? Sunset Cinema-goers are encouraged to take advantage of special Georgetown food and beverage deals available online at http://www.georgetowndc.com/sunset-cinema-offers/. Additional deals and onsite vendors to be announced.
Burn After Reading at GEORGETOWN SUNSET CINEMA
WHEN: Tuesday, September 8. The film will start close to sunset, at around 7:30 p.m.; arrive early for best seating and giveaways.
WHAT: FREE outdoor movies series hosted by the Georgetown Business Improvement District (BID).
WHERE: Georgetown Waterfront Park at the intersection of K/Water Street and Cecil Place, NW.
HOW: Admission to Georgetown Sunset Cinema is FREE and open to the public. Blankets only (no chairs, please); picnics welcome. Seating is limited; arrive early for best seating. Georgetown Waterfront Park is a national park and prohibits the use of alcohol.
A Free Festival for Free For All!
On September 12, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sidney Harman Hall, STC will give Washingtonians an insider’s look at our theatre and access to artists who work behind the scenes to create our stage productions. This family-friendly FREE event will include backstage tours, special performances, open theatre classes, demonstrations of stage effects and more.
Just like Free For All, this event will occur rain or shine.
Soil to Soul
Saturday, 9/17, 6-9pm
Jackson 20
480 King Street, Alexandria, VA
Jackson 20’s neighborhood block party benefitting Old Town Farmers’ Market SNAP program returns. The evening will feature live music, fresh seasonal bites from local farms, Jackson 20, BRABO, The Grille at Morrison House, Mason Social, Vermillion and Society Fair, and cocktails made with farmers’ market herbs & berries.
Tickets are $35 and available on Eventbrite: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-to-soul-tickets-18062052084
Mount Vernon re-creates a lively early-American marketplace with demonstrations, crafts and entertainment at its Colonial Market & Fair on Saturday, September 19, and Sunday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than forty juried artisans from across the nation will demonstrate their trades and sell their wares while two stages of family entertainment delight audiences with 18th-century amusements. Try your hand at 18th century cricket! Demonstrations and cricket games will be played throughout the weekend.
Mount Vernon’s Colonial Market & Fair is the most authentic and diverse event of its kind, bringing together distinguished artisans working in colonial attire and a dozen entertainers who re-create the amusements loved by early Americans. As visitors shop, artisans demonstrate their crafts and explain the historic trades used to make items similar to those George Washington purchased in the 18th century.
General Washington will preside over a host of amusements including: Mr. Bayly, Conjuring and Entertainments; Signora Bella, Equilibrist; Professor Thompson S. Gunn, Mystic Arts of Asia, the Far East, & India; and more! Fair fare will be available from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant concession stands.
Free Potomac River sightseeing cruises are available while supplies last. Costumed interpreters will be demonstrating the 18th-century chocolate-making process using an authentic colonial recipe!
The event is included with regular admission: adults, $17; youth, 6-11 $9; children 5 and under, free. Save one dollar off of an admission ticket by purchasing in advance at MountVernon.org.
